MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)

CA-MRSA Facts and Resources

CA-MRSA
This CDC overview of CA-MRSA includes prevention and control. A series of educational posters and
information sheet are available. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca.html

Learning About MRSA: A Guide for Patients
This booklet includes information on the transmission, treatment, and prevention of MRSA from the
Minnesota Department of Health.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/mrsa/book.pdf

MRSA Quick Facts
This fact sheet from ISDH describes what MRSA is, who is at risk, and how MRSA is prevented.
http://www.in.gov/isdh/healthinfo/QuickFact_PDFs/mrsa.pdf

Prevention and Containment of Staphylococcal Infections in Communities
This guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services includes infection, cleaning and
training logs. http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic_resistance/mrsa/Prevention.pdf

Questions & Answers: Staph/MRSA Skin Infections
This fact sheet from the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services provides general
information about MRSA. http://lapublichealth.org/acd/docs/StaphBrochureENG.pdf

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